University of Athens ForecastAll who go to sea need to keep an eye on the weather. A reliable forecast is essential in helping you decide where to go and when.
Of course, what you make of the weather forecast will depend upon your own experience and inclination. Some prefer to sail when it [...]
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Internet Weather Forecasts for Greek Sailing
Posted in 986775, Life on Aegina, Powerboating, Sailing, tagged forecast for sailors, Greece weather forecast, Greek weather, Internet weather forecast, weather forecast on 6 August, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Boat Shoes for Greece
Posted in Powerboating, Sailing, tagged boat shoes, deck shoes, sailing shoes on 30 May, 2009 | 4 Comments »
a guide and images of suitable shoes for wearing for sailing in greece
RYA Powerboat I and II in July
Posted in Powerboating on 1 July, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
We have been recognised to run RYA Powerboat Level I and II courses from Aegina.
The first courses will be run at the end of July – dates and prices coming here soon but meanwhile please contact us for details.
NEW – RYA Certificate Translations
Posted in Powerboating, Sailing on 25 June, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The RYA is providing translations of their practical certificates in a number of languages. This should help acceptance of the qualifications.
German, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, and Croatian translations are already available on this page of the RYA website and others (including Greek) will be coming soon.
We’re Getting Ready for the Launch
Posted in Powerboating on 20 June, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
We will be running RYA powerboat courses on Aegina from this summer. Our recent inspection went well and we have been recommended for recognition by the RYA.
This year we will be using ‘Tutti Bene’ for courses. She is a Lomac 520 with a 75HP Mercury engine. The name means ‘Quality of Life’ – what more [...]
Review of hand-held VHFs
Posted in Powerboating, Sailing on 14 June, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Among the recommendations of the MAIB report into the sinking of the yacht Ouzo, with the loss of her three crew, was that every yacht should carry a waterproof handheld VHF radio.
There are many occasions when it’s useful to have a waterproof radio that can be used in the cockpit and, in the event of being run [...]
It’s Our Annual Inspection Next Weekend
Posted in Powerboating, Sailing on 7 June, 2007 | 2 Comments »
One reason why RYA schools have a good reputation is that they are all inspected on an annual basis. The boats and safety equipment are checked, as are the instructors’ qualifications and feedback forms from students.
This year will be particularly important for us as we have applied for recognition to run Powerboat courses as well [...]
